How do the security dues/security patrol work?
The Association uses the security dues to pay for off-duty Ft. Lauderdale Police Department officers to patrol our neighborhood, which adds to the overall police presence and security of the area. We share the costs of the extra patrol with a number of condo and apartment buildings in our neighborhood and in the Galt Mile. The Association security committee works with the other contributing associations and our Police Department liaison to develop a schedule for officer patrols, which varies weekly to ensure broad patrols and coverage.
The Association’s Board of Directors receives a regular report of the individual officers and patrol hours paid. Our security program also pays for rental of police cars that are regularly stationed in the neighborhood, which helps with the visibility of security presence but also allows an officer to quickly respond in a police vehicle if an incident were to arise.
The amount for annual security dues has remained at $400 for non-oceanfront residences and $650 for oceanfront residences for many years now despite increases in the hourly rates paid to the patrol officers. The security dues pay for the patrol officers as well as other security resources including the on-site police substation, the beach-access ATV and the 24/7 on-site police car.
I pay the security dues. Can I have additional security while I'm away?
If you wish to have additional security for your home while you are away, please fill in and submit our Away Form at least 48 hours before you leave.
I pay the security dues. How do I report an issue to the security patrol?
If you are a security dues-paying member, you can either text or leave a voicemail at the shared security patrol number, 954.909.3724. Note that this is a shared phone that is usually left at the guard station and checked out by officers on patrol. If you would like a response to your message, please indicate so in your text or voicemail. You can also text pictures of any incidents to this number. If this is an emergency situation, you should call 911. For a non-emergency situation, you can also call the regular Fort Lauderdale Police number at 954.764.4357.
How do I report a code enforcement issue?
The code enforcement officer for our neighborhood is Paulette DelGrosso, PDelGrosso@fortlauderdale.gov, 954.828.4609. You can also call the Ft. Lauderdale code department during weekday working hours at 954.828.8000, or email them at CEnhancement@fortlauderdale.gov. State law requires all complaints to be associated with an individual’s name and contact information. You can also use the new FixIt FTL app available on appstores.
How do I report a problem with a vacation rental property?
According to the City of Ft. Lauderdale: The new 24/7 hotline makes it more convenient than ever to file a complaint about a vacation rental, whether it’s about loud guests, overcrowding, or too many cars parked along the street. Call: 1-800-685-7453; Online: ftlcity.info/vrcomplaint
How do I report a non-emergency issue to the police?
The non-emergency police number is 954.764.HELP.
How do I make a service request of the City of Ft. Lauderdale?
You can use the new FixIt FTL app available on appstores.
How do I contact the Association Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors' contact information is located on the Directory page.
How do I report a parking enforcement issue?
You can call the city’s parking enforcement number at 954.828.3700.
There is a problem with a homeless individual. What do I do?
To Offer Help:
If you feel comfortable in doing so, you can tell the homeless individual that various services are provided by the TaskForce Fore [sic] Ending Homelessness and that the individual can call 954.563.4357 from 6 am – 7 pm to obtain those services. The Task Force can provide outreach services and connections to programs for a person who needs assistance with housing and shelters, food pantries, clothing, showers, agencies that provide assistance, transportation, substance abuse, and bus fare for family reunification. The average response time is 70 minutes during business hours.
To Report a Non-Emergency:
Call the Ft. Lauderdale non-emergency police number, 954.764.4357, 24 hours a day.
The policy non-emergency number can be used for an intoxicated person, trespassing on private property, passed-out on grass, panhandling, harassing resident (if threatening call 911), encampment, suspicious activity, or defecating/nudity.
To Report an Emergency:
Call 911, 24 hours a day. 911 can be used for any life-threatening or criminal act, assault, robbery, serious erratic behavior, or break-in.
